Minding the Mind: Bioactives and Nutrients in Green Leafy Vegetables Slow Cognitive Decline
No abstract available (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Herbals and Nutritional Supplements Source Type: research
Exploring Cultural Health Practices at a Midwestern University
This study investigated complementary health practices (CHPs) at a Midwestern state university to examine regional usage rates. Study results demonstrated a high use of CHPs as compared with national studies, supporting significance of incorporating CHPs in the nursing curriculum to ensure culturally competent and safe care for all populations. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Survey to Assess Interest in a Mindfulness Intervention at a Midwifery and Women's Health Clinic
We conducted a voluntary survey among ethnically and socioeconomically diverse women. About half of the respondents reported experiencing at least one health issue; over half were interested in attending a mindfulness class to reduce stress. Our study suggests interest in participating in a mindfulness intervention, primarily among those with more health issues. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Yoga for Teens With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results From a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study
This study reveals the need for developmentally sensitive yoga programs that increase accessibility of yoga for all patients. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Estimating Life Expectancy From Chinese Medicine Could Improve End-of-Life Care in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients
Preparing for a good death is an important and meaningful concept in Chinese culture because people hope to know residual life to make effort for their unfinished business. However, the family of terminally ill patients with cancer may be annoyed and frustrated about unexpected bereavement if they have unresolved conflicts with the loved one, missing a chance for declaring love, untimely apologizing and saying goodbye. The study aimed to explore this difficult issue. The medical records of 121 deceased terminally ill patients with cancer at National Cheng Kung University Hospital between December 2010 and February 2012 wer...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Do-Not-Resuscitate in Iranian Muslim Families: A Conventional Content Analysis
This study is a conventional content analysis. Eighteen families who met the inclusion criteria participated in this study and were selected by purposive sampling. Data collection was done by a semistructured interview (each interview was 60-110 minutes). The data analysis was performed using content analysis. The data analysis introduced 4 main categories and 8 subcategories: (a) feeling duality (“sacrifice against selfishness,” and “logic against emotion”), (b) religious beliefs (“guilt” and “miracle”), (c) stigmatized (“purgatory talk” and “family rejection”) and (d) decision-making mediators (...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
The Comfort Theory as a Theoretical Framework Applied to a Clinical Case of Hospital at Home
The comfort theory was applied in the development of a nursing process for the clinical case of an older adult with pneumonia treated under hospital at home. It was observed that the theory is easy to apply in the domiciliary context and that it allows the implementation of a holistic care plan. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
On Waiting Rooms
No abstract available (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: From the Editor Source Type: research
A Holistic Perspective of Nurses' Retirement From Paid Employment
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Parting Thoughts... Source Type: research
Curcuma longa (Theracumin®): A Bioavailable Form of Curcumin and Its Cognitive Benefits
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Herbals and Nutritional Supplements Source Type: research
Predictors of Yangsaeng (Health Management) Among Korean Middle-Aged Adults
This study aimed to examine and identify the predictors of Yangsaeng (health management) among Korean middle-aged adults. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. Study participants consisted of 150 middle-aged adults in S and G cities, South Korea. Measures included the Yangsaeng scale, the perceived health state scale, the self-efficacy scale, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the family support scale. The analyses showed that the prediction model for Yangsaeng (health management) among Korean middle-aged adults was significant. The value of the adjusted R2 was 0.635, which corresponded to the explanatory powe...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Going Forward Lightening the Shadow of Cancer: Experiences of Family Caregivers Toward Empowerment
This qualitative study was conducted to explore the empowerment experiences of family caregivers of patients with cancer. Empowerment consisted of 3 main categories: (1) seeking tranquility with the help of religious beliefs, (2) developing a positive attitude, and (3) restoring control over the situation. Results may help nurses for planning spiritual and supportive care. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Living With Diabetes in Appalachia: A Focus Group Study
This study adds to the body of knowledge on how persons from Appalachia manage diabetes. In addition, it offers a story practice approach for managing diabetes—replacing a problem focus to a more holistic approach to practice leading to more meaningful and fulfilling outcomes. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Mindfulness in a Graduate Nursing Curriculum: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study evaluated a mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for graduate nursing students. Forty-four participants engaged in 20 weekly, 1.5-hour sessions of mindfulness training. There were no statistically significant effects on participants' stress levels or quality of life, yet there was a statistically significant increase in overall mindfulness (P (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Supportive Care Nursing Clinical Protocol Incorporates Holism in a Public Acute Care Hospital
The Supportive Care Nursing Clinical Protocol (SCNCP) was developed to guide holistic nursing care for seriously ill hospitalized patients. The SCNCP uses national guidelines and evidence-based interventions as its foundation. Seriously ill patients may require palliative care, which is synonymous with supportive care. Acute care nurses may not be proficient in providing holistic supportive care for patients with life-limiting illness. At a 670-bed public acute care hospital, palliative care consultation requires a physician order and palliation may arrive late in an illness. Independent nursing interventions can contribut...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
